What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAIMI Advisory Board Member position at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits?
PAIMI Advisory Board Member
Position Type : Volunteer
Location : Minneapolis, MN 55403
Introduction :
The Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with a Mental Illness (PAIMI) program protects Minnesotans diagnosed as having significant mental illness, or a serious emotional disturbance, from abuse and neglect occurring at treatment facilities, residential programs, or in their community. PAIMI Advisory Council ("PAC") members are people from different backgrounds who are interested in protecting the rights of people who are eligible as defined in the PAIMI Act. Sixty percent (60%) of the PAC membership must be people who have had or currently have a mental illness or are family members of an individual with a mental illness who is a current or former recipient of mental health services. The PAC is charged with providing the Minnesota Disability Law Center ("MDLC") with information about issues related to individuals with mental health needs. They provide independent advice and recommendations to MDLC.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and the MDLC are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. We partner with our Advisory Council and include the perspectives of people across the state of Minnesota in guiding our mental health advocacy.
Application Submission :
- Interested candidates should complete the interest form found at https : / / mylegalaid.org / paimi-form / . It takes about 6 minutes to complete.
- The Advisory Council will review applications and elect new members at its bi-monthly meetings, with the option to add members throughout the fiscal year, to ensure that we have a range of voices and lived experiences guiding our work.
Questions concerning this opportunity can be directed to Jennifer Purrington, Legal Director at jpurrington@mylegalaid.org. If you need an accommodation to complete the application, please contact Jennifer Purrington.
If you'd prefer to mail your application, please mail it to : Jenn Purrington c / o Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, 111 N. Fifth Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Thank you for your interest!
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